# Outpost 2 Tech File Syntax Highlighting for Notepad++

## Introduction

Notepad++ supports custom syntax highlighting using User Defined Languages (UDL).
UDL files can be edited through Notepad++ or by modifying the XML directly. 

Using syntax highlighting will help recognize keywords quicker and may prevent misspelling them.

## Usage

To use the Outpost 2 Tech File UDL, register the UDL in Notepad++.

From Notepad++, navigate through Language -> Define your Language... -> Import...

Since many files use the .txt extension, when loading a Tech File into Notepad++, 
you have to tell Notepad++ to use the tech file UDL when loading a file. 
This prevents Notepad++ from trying to syntax highlight all .txt files as Outpost 2 tech files. 
To specify syntax highlighting for a tech file, go back to the Language Tab and select the Outpost 2 Tech File.

## Bugs

If you find a bug in the syntax highlighting, it can be fixed by editing the UDL file from within Notepad++. Please 
save changes to the repository.